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Zhangye Danxia

National Geopark - Gansu Province, Qilian Mountains, China

Zhangye Danxia is famous for its colorful rock formations featuring extraordinary colors of red, yellow, orange, and green. The rainbow mountains were formed by deposits of sandstone and minerals over 24 million years. The area represents one of the most spectacular examples of Danxia landform in China, with unique patterns created by folding of layered rock strata.

Location:
38.927, 100.137
Area:
322 km²
Established:
2011

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